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How can I view VM Log files that are locked?

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OK, dumb question:  How can I view VM Log files that are locked?

 

 

I have an issue with a VM crashing and I want to view the current log file to diagnose.  When I log into the ESX box with Veeam it wont allow me to view the file becasue it is locked by another process (its the current log file being written to),  I have tried logging into the console and doing CAT and TAIL on the file but those gave me the same response of the file being locked by another process...

 

 

I know I can release the lock by shutting down the VM but that is not possible as it is a prod mail server and its running OK now.

 

 

Any ideas?  TIA.

 

 

-Scott L.

 

 


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